The pug ha a distinct appearance that many people find to be highly alluring, and as a result, its popularity is growing every year. Pugs are an excellent choice for owners who are busy because they are easy to keep and do not require a lot of exercise. The Pug is a very popular pet because of its curious and vivacious personality. It belongs to the Toy breed of dogs, but it stands out since it is the inly one in this group believed to have Mastiff lineage. In India, Pugs are often called as Vodafone dog, since it was a brand ambassador for the Vodafone advertisements.

Breed Specifies:

→Pugs are originated in China(B.C.206 to A.D.200). They are prized by the Emperor's of China and lived in luxurious accommodations, sometimes even being guarded by soldiers. 

→The group that pug belongs is that FCI Group 9, AKC Toy Group.

→The average life expectancy of the pug breed is 12 to 15 years.

→They are balanced, friendly, lively, and intelligent.

→Pug loves to be groomed.

→This breed struggles in warm weather.

Fun Facts:

→They were bred to be lap dogs:

    Pugs were first developed as lap dogs for Chinese aristocracy. They shared a luxurious lifestyle with the king, his family, and other court officials. They were cherished members of society because they were regal and devoted companions.

→They are supposed to be wrinkled:

    Pugs were intentionally developed by Chinese breeders to have wrinkles.

→They have strong ties to the aristocracy:

    Following Pompey the pug's successful attempt to save the life of the Prince of Orange, pugs became the official canine of the House of Orange in the Netherlands. To alert the dozing Prince of the coming assassins, Pompey started barking and scratching. Pugs were produced by Queen Victoria of England, who also contributed to the founding of the Kennel Club in 1873.

→They are among the earliest breeds of dogs:

    They have ancestors who date back before B.C.400!

→They come in various shades:

    Pugs can be found in three colors, according to the AKC breed standard: white, apricot-fawn, or black. Pugs now come in a variety of unusual colors, including blue merle, caramel, as well as black and brown. 

→They are served as the sign of the Secret Society:

    The Order of the Pug, also known as the Mopsorden, was founded in 1740 by a group of Catholics who had been forbade by the Pope in 1738 from joining the Freemasons. Because of the pug's well-known devotion and dependability, they decided to make it their symbol.

→Napoleon's wife had a devoted pug:

    Fortune, a pet pug owned by Josephine Bonaparte, the wife of Napoleon, was tremendously devoted to her.

→On the big screen, they are:

    Pugs are prominent in pop culture and frequently appear in high-profile films and television programs. They have appeared in classic films like Pocahontas, The Adventures of Milo & Otis, and The Men in Black series, and also in The Nut Job, and The Secret Life of Pets.

→They refer to a grumble as three or more pugs:

    A grumble is a collection of pugs. 

→Your life with pugs will alter you:

    A pug is unlike any other breed of dog. They are highly affectionate, witty, and cute. Anybody can become a pug lover if they just love pugs enough.